Skilled Nigerians May Still Qualify For Entry To The U.S. Now
December 22, 2025
1:54 am
United States-based lawyer says national interest waivers may allow exceptional Nigerians to bypass job offers despite tighter entry rules worldwide today.
Nigerian-American immigration attorney says some Nigerians with exceptional skills or talents may still qualify to enter the United States, even as Washington tightens immigration restrictions affecting several countries.
Ollachi Holman, a U.S.-based attorney, said the pathway lies in a provision known as the National Interest Waiver (NIW), administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The waiver allows certain highly qualified applicants to bypass the standard requirement of a job offer and labor certification if their presence is deemed
